1. Designed by Yang Xiaoyu

3. Writing
Writing a letter to explain
cultural misunderstandings

4. 2014江苏英语考试说明解读
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5. Learning goals and structure of this class

6. Cultural misunderstandings
What causes the embarrassing situation?
Cultural misunderstandings
cultural differences.mp4

7. Main idea Reading taboos The essay is about___________________
The breaking of a taboo is usually upsetting or embarrassing for the person concerned and the people around him or her

8. What are included in a taboo?
Questions for better understanding(para1)
What is a taboo? 01 02
What are included in a taboo? 03
What may be the results of breaking a taboo?

9. Have a better understanding of the passage(para2)
Find other examples showing normal customs but maybe unusual to Chinese:
Thailand & parts of South-East Asia
Japan
North America
& the UK

10. When in Rome, do as the Romans do!
summary
How can we avoid cultural misunderstandings?
Keep in mind:
what we can and what we can’t do
the local culture and customs
When in Rome, do as the Romans do!

11. Format Writing a letter of apology Writing a letter of apology
Baita senior High School,
Lianyungang, Jiangsu,
China
Writer’s address
24 Otc. 2013
Date
Dear ______,
I’m writing to apologize for…
An opening
We did not realize that…
An explanation
I feel sorry for…
Ending
Yours sincerely,
Writer’s name
_______

12. Dear Mr Singh,
I’m writing to apologize for any misunderstandings that occurred when I showed you around Beijing the other day.
I felt rather strange when you would not shake hands with me. I did not realize that there are some taboos in different countries and cultures. After reading a magazine article, I know that people from India do not shake hands with their left hands. I should not have held out my left hand to you. And I now know you do not eat beef because of your religion.
I feel very sorry for not having known these taboos earlier. I hope you can forgive me for all these misunderstandings. I hope our next meeting will be happier.
Yours sincerely, Melody
Sample

13. Writing You may discuss with your partner.
Writing a letter of apology to Takashi (from Japan) to explain cultural misunderstandings.
You may discuss with your partner.

14. What makes a good writing?
Interactive checking
To the point
1.Grade the essay
with A/B/C
2.Mark the matching item with a
Proper
structure
Good
sentences
Tidy and clear
handwriting
What makes a good writing?

15. Dear Mr Takashi,
I am writing to apologize for any misunderstandings that occurred when I showed you around Beijing the other day.
I noticed you were a bit upset when I put the business card in my pocket without looking at it. And I did not know why you bought so many gifts. After reading a magazine article, I know that Japanese people give out their business cards when they greet others and they would like others to look at their cards carefully. So I should have read your card before I put it in my pocket. And I also know why you bought so many gifts. Because gift-giving is expected in Japan and on a trip, you must bring back lots of gifts.
I feel very sorry for not having known these taboos earlier. I hope you can forgive me for all these misunderstandings. I hope our next meeting will be happier.
Yours sincerely,
Leo

16. Homework
Write a letter of apology to one of your teachers/parents/ friends to explain a misunderstanding.
Send to

17. Thanks for listening,bye!